Daniel L. Kluesner

Daniel L. Kluesner

A private funeral service will be held at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois for Daniel L. Kluesner, 75, Dubois, who died May 14 at his home.

Born Aug. 19, 1944, in Dubois, he was the son of Albert and Marcella Fromme Kluesner. He married Susie Bauer on Sept. 8, 1966 in St. Celestine Catholic Church, and she survives.

He served in the U.S. Army Indiana National Guard and was a member of Jasper American Legion Post #147. He retired from Norfolk-Southern Railroad after 34 years of service. He was a member of St. Isidore Parish — St. Raphael Catholic Church where he served as their groundskeeper and a server for many funeral masses. He was a member of Good Shepherd of the Hills Knights of Columbus. He served on the Dubois Water Utilities Board of Directors and had served on the Dubois Volunteer Fire Department.

Survivors include his wife, Susie Kluesner of Dubois; one daughter, Danielle Kluesner of Dubois; two sons, Shawn Kluesner of French Lick and Steve Kluesner of Bretzville; four grandchildren; four sisters, Carol Gutgsell and Mary Jane Flinn of Dubois, Susie Schilling of St. Henry and Nancy Kluesner of Jasper; and five brothers, James Kluesner, Marvin Kluesner, Roger Kluesner, Herman Kluesner and Paul Kluesner, all of Dubois.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Burial will be at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Cemetery in Dubois. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Isidore Parish, St. Peter’s UCC, or a favorite charity. Becher-Kluesner Funeral Homes Inc. of Jasper is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.